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Le Jardin Secret

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Le Jardin Secret

A restored 16th-century riad garden hidden in the medina, with a tower view over the rooftops.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Paid
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Area
Medina

A quiet restored garden in the heart of the medina.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: 121 Rue Mouassine, Medina, Marrakech

  • On foot: On Rue Mouassine, about 10 minutes from Jemaa el-Fna.
  • Nearby: Close to the Mouassine Fountain and the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
  • Combine: A calm break between souk visits.

The story of Le Jardin Secret

Le Jardin Secret occupies the site of a grand Saadian-era riad first laid out in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 19th. After years of neglect, it was restored and opened to the public in 2016.

It has two gardens: an Islamic garden with four quadrants and water channels fed by the old khettara system, and an exotic garden with plants from around the world.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring for blossoms.

Best time of day

Morning or late afternoon for soft light.

Tower

Climb the tower for a view over the medina rooftops.

Tips before you go

  • A calm break from the souks.
  • Have a mint tea in the garden café.
  • Read the panels on the traditional water system.

Best hotels near Le Jardin Secret

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

La Mamounia

Legendary palace hotel with gardens, next to the Koutoubia.

See prices

Royal Mansour Marrakech

Ultra-luxury hotel of private riads inside the medina walls.

See prices

Riad Kniza

Elegant family-run riad in the old medina.

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All hotels near Le Jardin Secret

What's around Le Jardin Secret

  • Mouassine FountainA historic public fountain nearby.
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa5 minutes away.
  • The souksAll around the garden.
  • Musée de la FemmeMuseum about Moroccan women nearby.

Questions travellers ask

Is Le Jardin Secret worth visiting?

Yes, as a peaceful break in the busy medina.

How long does it take?

About an hour.

Can I climb the tower?

Yes, usually with a small extra fee.

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